Thanks for the comments and votes. I was experimenting with Topaz Studio on this one. WIth Topaz, the photo was much smaller on the screen and did not show the noise. I was quite surprised when my last minute entry was expanded on our site, revealing the noise. Live and learn!!!

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jomariJul 10, 2017

There's a quality to this that I really like, almost non-photographic. I love the bright colours and the way they contrast to the moody sky. In my faves.

Old FinnJul 10, 2017

Nice scenery. Well composed.

SteveBeeJul 10, 2017

Colorful and interesting subject. I must say the colors are oversaturated to the point of becoming neon bright and blotchy, especially noticeable in the clouds. A lighter touch on the processing and this would be frame worthy.

aoc46Jul 9, 2017

This scene leaves me with a lot of questions about what I'm seeing. Why is the hillside bare? Is that bridge behind it? Colors seem over-saturated, especially building and boat.

NEATJul 8, 2017

The sky is very noisey, pretty scene though.

cookiejarJul 7, 2017

Has the feel of a 1970's postcard. A romantic landscape.

forkcandles Jul 7, 2017

not a fan of HDR or over working of the green colours

Anthony ComynJul 7, 2017

Lovely scenery and location. Too much post processing in my opinion. Sky is very noisy and the colors are over saturated, probably clipping the color curve, removing the tonal variation, which results in a flatter image.

ysalJul 7, 2017

Really interesting subject. The image is very grainy and the colors look a little unnatural to me.